Chapter 45

After speaking to Melheys I returned home .

Usually, my mother is tending the front but since the shop is closed there’s no one there .

“Welcome back . ”

A quiet, indifferent sounding voice calls out to me .

Misha unexpectedly appeared from the kitchen .

Honestly, I was a little surprised .

“What’s wrong?”

“Cooking practise . ”

My mother also appears from the kitchen .

“Welcome back Arnos-chan . Dinner will be done soon . I made it with Misha-chan today . ”

I see .

“You taking lessons from my mother?”

*Kokuri* Misha nods .

“Misha-chan said she wanted to make delicious food for Arnos-chan . I’m teaching her when we both have the time . ”

When did they make this promise?

“Mother’s going to go finish dinner . ”

“Me too . ”

“Thank you but it’s okay now Misha-chan . What’s left is easy thanks to you . Why don’t you stay and chat with Arnos-chan?”

Misha thought a little and nodded .

“Ou, welcome back Arnos . ”

My father who had just finished his work came out of the studio .

“I’m home . ”

“You’ve done something great again it seems . The demon sword tournament was it?”

My mother smiled at my father’s words .

“Yes! That’s right! Congratulations Arnos-chan . Emilia-sensei came by today to tell us . Arnos-chan is truly a genius . One of only 2 people chosen from the cla.s.s!”

My mother hugs me tightly .

It seems they really want me to partic.i.p.ate in the demon sword tournament if they’ve gone as far as to tell my mother and father .

“I don’t know if I’m going to enter or not yet . ”

“Eh? Why? If you get a good result in the demon sword tournament it’s easier to become a demon emperor . ”

That’s news to me .

“Really?”

Misha nods at my question .

“Achievements are required to become a demon emperor and results from the tournament count . ”

I see . Even in this peaceful era you still need strength to some extent .

“I don’t have a sword anyway . ”

I’ll just go with that .

“If it’s a sword leave it to your father . What type of sword do you want?”

Even if I intended to enter it’s not something I can entrust to my father……

“A normal sword is impossible as it would break in one blow . All partic.i.p.ants need a demon sword . ”

My father folds his arms and starts thinking .

“A demon sword was it? Papa’s heard of them . Aren’t they made with a special metal? A type of iron that can cut anything?”

My father’s blacksmith knowledge is from a human country . Even if you say a demon sword, they are not always magical . A demon sword only needs recognition to cut well .

“Alright . Papa’s going out . ”

My fathers face shows a proud expression . I’ve got a bad feeling about this .

“Now? It’s dinner time…… . ”

“It’ll just be for a couple days Isabella . Can you mind the shop?”

My mother laughs and smiles at my fathers who’s acting manly .

“Yes . Take care dear . ”

Though he seems excited, whatever sword my dad makes will be destroyed by a demon sword .

It’s also a bit premature . I don’t know if I’m entering the tournament yet .

“Don’t worry about a sword father . ”

“It’s fine, it’s fine . It’s not about a sword . Papa just remembered he has a little bit of business to attend to . ”

Really? What business do you have that requires you to be away for a couple days?

His excuse is just absurd .

“Even with a sword its a demon sword tournament . ”

“I know that . Well then, papa is off . ”

My father laughs while clapping my shoulder .

“Right . Protect your mother for me while I’m gone . ”

“No, wait father . ”

My father just laughs and claps my shoulder again .

“Right . Protect your mother for me while I’m gone . ”

“……… . . ”

What was that?

“Father, please listen . I—”

My father laughs again and claps my shoulder .

“Right . Protect your mother for me while I’m gone . ”

Is he a broken magic doll?

“…………………… . Aah . Leave it to me……………”

My father gives me a big thumbs up at my words .

Yare yare . I can’t keep up with my father at all .

“See you later . ”

My father opened the door and left .

“………………… . ”

Fumu…… . It’s fine I guess?

Even though I can’t use it in the tournament if its a good sword it will still be a good showpiece for the shop .

Though my father wants to grow the store he seems to have no intention of actually making any good money .

He does work hard though .

Firstly, how can I stop my father’s misunderstanding?

“Well then . Mama will finish dinner . ”

My mother returns to the kitchen .

“Don’t you want to partic.i.p.ate in the tournament?” Misha asks .

“The royal faction is planning to beat me by using the rules though I don’t think I’ll lose even if the rules are not in my favour . There’s nothing to gain if I do a partic.i.p.ate though . ”

Is this part of Avos Dillheavia’s plan? I’m hoping he shows his tail if things go well . If he’s got nothing to do with it there’s no point me partic.i.p.ating because I couldn’t care less about the royal factions .

If it’s a worthless game I might as well heed Melheys advice .

If that’s the case……

“Come . ”

At my words, a familiar spirit owl entered through the window .

“Go . ”

The immediately flew away after I gave it the order through Thought Transmission

“Is the academy closed tomorrow Misha?”

Misha nods .

“Do you have any plans?”

Misha shakes her head .

“Do you want to go out somewhere then?”

Misha looks at me with her deadpan expression .

“… . . Go out?”

“Aah . ”

Misha falls silent and thinks .

“………Us two?”

“That a problem?”

Misha shook her head frantically .

“Looking forward to it . ” She says while smiling .

“Is there anywhere you want to go?”

“Anywhere . ”

“Is there anything you want to do?”

“Anything . ”

Fumu . She really has no desires .

Saying that, this is Misha . She may just be holding back .

“What does Arnos want to do?”

“Anything is good . You can be a bit more forceful Misha . ”

Misha blinks a little as if she’s surprised .

“Me?”

“Aah . ”

“…… . . Must think I’m boring…… . ”

“Even doing something dull can be fun . ”

Misha smiled happily .

“Arnos is kind . ”

“Really?”

Misha nods .

“I’ll teach you . ” Mishas eyes meet mine “My favourite thing . ”

“What is it?”

“Not yet . Secret . ”

Is tomorrow going to be fun after all?

“……… . . ”

Nn? Misha is still staring at me .

She’s not saying anything but she doesn’t seem to be waiting for me to say anything either .

I think she wants to ask me something .

“What’s wrong? You can ask anything . ”

Misha suddenly looks a little embarra.s.sed .

“…… . . What kind of clothes does Arnos like?”

“Clothes? Let’s see . I don’t really care about appearance . If I had to say then probably a frock coat . ”

“Frock coat?”

Misha looked a little surprised then spoke in a slightly uneasy voice .

“…… . . Suit me…… . . ?”

“Nn?”

“Ah . ”

We both realised our conversations had gone in opposite directions .

“Are you talking about clothes for you to wear Misha?”

Misha nods .

“Even if you ask me I don’t really understand women’s clothes . ”

“…… . What colour do you like?”

Were talking about clothes for Misha to wear .

“Let’s see…… . White is good . Your uniform looks good on you . ”

Misha eyes round a little bit .

“Prefer trousers or skirts?”

“…… . That’s the first time I’ve ever been asked that . ”

Misha steps closer to me and stares into my face .

“Which one?”

Fumu . She’s being unusually insistent .

“I don’t really understand either of them…… . . ”

“Trousers?”

Misha stares into my eyes while asking .

“Skirt?”

Misha keeps asking .

“Hard clothes?”

Hard clothes? Does she mean a formal dress?

Formal dresses aren’t bad but I wouldn’t say I like them .

“Light clothes then?”

I’ve never thought about any of this .

She’s asking questions quickly so I have no time to form an answer .

“I got it . ”

I still haven’t answered anything but Misha withdraws .

“Arnos-chan, Misha-chan, dinners ready— . ”

My mother’s voice comes from the dining room .

“Go?”

“… . . Have you finished with your questions?”

*Fufuu* Misha laughs .

I went to the dining room together and with a happier than normal Misha .